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IT Security Specialist III

Apex Systems
Chandler, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026
Job#: 3049268

Job Description:
IT Security Specialist III

Location: Chandler, Arizona (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and motivated Senior Database Security Engineer. This role focuses on the automation of database activity monitoring solutions for cloud-based databases, including AWS and Azure. The ideal individual is dynamic, a quick learner, an out-of-the-box thinker, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as within a team. This position requires adherence to a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days per week onsite.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement database activity monitoring solutions for cloud environments.
  • Utilize Python, shell scripting, and Linux for automation and development tasks.
  • Work with REST APIs, AWS RDS, Postgres, and MSSQL databases.
  • Apply database security concepts such as native audit logging, encryption in-transit and at-rest, entitlements, and password vaulting.
  • Operate within a scrum framework and utilize agile practices with tools like Jira and CICD pipelines.
Required Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience as a SQL Server Engineer or in a similar database developer role is required.

Technical Skills:
  • In-depth expertise in Python, shell scripting, and Linux.
  • Proficiency with REST API, AWS RDS, Postgres, and MSSQL.
  • Knowledge of database security concepts including native audit logging and encryption.
  • Familiarity with scrum framework values, agile practices, and tools such as Jira and CICD.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Guardium or similar activity monitoring tools.
  • Proficiency with PowerShell and Ansible.


Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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